From the publisher of the USA TODAY bestselling Timeless Romance Anthology series, comes our new Victorian Romance collection: THE ORIENT EXPRESS. With three brand new Victorian Romance novellas by Elizabeth Johns, Annette Lyon, and Nancy Campbell Allen. TO BREAK A BETROTHAL by Elizabeth Johns: Recently orphaned heiress Kate Worthington must travel to England from her home in India to break an … in India to break an outdated betrothal contract. Surely the lure of money will tempt Lord Darlington to release her! A gentleman befriends her whilst she is aboard the luxurious Orient Express, and the attraction she feels firms her resolve to break the betrothal. What she does not count on is Lord Darlington’s hidden depths. She has so much to lose, least of which is her heart.
DETECTIVE GRACE MEETS HER MATCH by Annette Lyon:
Even private investigator Grace Thomas needs a vacation, yet she can’t exactly turn off her detective skills at a whim. Boarding the Orient Express might be a vacation for some, but Grace finds that her senses are on high alert. She prides herself in being one step ahead of any flirtatious gentlemen, and fellow passenger Marshall Bailey is no exception. When Grace discovers that Marshall is traveling under another name, she learns that her first impressions aren’t always correct, and that she’s mistakenly allowed him to play havoc on her heart. Marshall will just have to convince Grace to give him a second chance.
MARRIED ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS by Nancy Campbell Allen:
Detective Vincent Brady must recover a priceless statue before it falls into the wrong hands. The only problem is that the American woman who’s carrying it for her brother has no idea the value. Vincent catches up with Emily Grant, but convincing her that he’s not out to harm her or her brother is harder than Vincent expected. Finally, Emily agrees to travel with Vincent on the Orient Express, and they plot how to rescue her brother while keeping themselves out of harm’s way. Vincent soon discovers that out of all the hardships he’s overcome in his lifetime to rise to his current detective status, convincing Emily to take a chance on him even harder.
Books in the Timeless Victorian Collections:
SUMMER HOLIDAY
A GRAND TOUR
THE ORIENT EXPRESS
Books in the Timeless Regency Collections:
AUTUMN MASQUERADE
A MIDWINTER BALL
SPRING IN HYDE PARK
SUMMER HOUSE PARTY
A COUNTRY CHRISTMAS
A SEASON IN LONDON
FALLING FOR A DUKE
A NIGHT IN GROSVENOR SQUARE
ROAD TO GRETNA GREEN
more
You really can’t go wrong with the Timeless collections. This one was absolutely fantastic – truly talented authors and page-turning stories.
Before I read this collection I hadn’t heard about the Orient Express, so I found the history fascinating and loved learning more about this era. Each story shared various details about the train and its stops, and they also had a common element of one of the main characters being a detective. The first story has a fun twist with hidden identities and an exciting plot that played out beyond the journey on the train. The second story also had a twist with the female being the detective, although her jaded attitude about men was a bit off-putting. There is much more internal dialogue than shared dialogue and I missed the bonding between Grace and Marshall that could have occurred when they were angsting instead. The last story was my favorite, and one I plan to read again in the future. There is a great connection between Emily and Vincent, and I loved seeing them grow closer together as they worked together to save her brother and solve his case. The romance is awesome and I loved the way the story wrapped up. Another great collection from Timeless Romance!
(I received a complimentary copy of the book; all opinions in this review are my own)
The Orient Express consists of three novellas by different authors. I found them interesting and easy to read. Since they were novellas, the plots weren’t deeply involved, but I thought the authors did a good job. The characters were well-drawn and engaging, and the settings on the Orient Express added a touch of spice and intrigue to the stories. All of the novellas were fun to read, but I found the last one, Married on the Orient Express to be the most delightful. The author is Nancy Campbell Allen, and I enjoyed the touch of humor and witty banter between the two main characters. I found myself wanting to read more of her stories.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy. All opinions are my own.
ONE AWESOME COLLECTION!!!
A wonderful collection of timeless romance from by-gone era. Refreshing and unique with a style of their own. I was captivated from the start. I hung on every word perched on the edge of my seat. The characters and scenes were realistic and believable. The detailed descriptions painted a vivid picture bringing the read to life. I followed the characters and watched as their personalities transformed and blended. A word of advice when you get your copy. Grab a snack, something to drink, a comfy seat, kick back and relax. You won’t be moving until the last word. Phenomenal jobs guys bringing this read together beautifully. Thanks for sharing.
To Break a Betrothal – 4 stars
Kate comes across as spoiled and stubborn. She is so determined to maintain an opinion made 12 years previously, that she fails to recognize that people grow up and change in that time period. Lord Darlington, saves the story. His gentleness to her when he tries to explain is touching.
Detective Grace Meets Her Match – 2.5 stars
I’m sorry, I did not like Grace Thomas. She is too focused on seeing the bad and never the good in others, especially men. Marshall is wonderful and comes across as an innocent victim to her emotional rollercoaster. And, his forgiveness of her seems a bit too quick. There needed to be more time discussing her attitudes and how they can be improved.
Married on the Orient Express – 5 stars
This story redeems everything else. If you only have time to read one story, this should be it. Emily is a strong heroine – smart, yet not arrogant, and brave. And, Vincent is the perfect match for her. He’s strong, self-assured, and successful at his career. The romance developed realistically and the ending is satisfying. There’s mystery with a touch of danger, but most importantly, romance!
Romance – PG, kissing
Language – PG / clean
Violence – PG / mild
My rating – 5 stars based on story #3 alone.
Another great Timeless Romance collection! I always get excited when a new one is coming out. I loved the setting of this one – the Orient Express. It was different and intriguing. Since it always makes me think of Agatha Cristie, I was glad to find some suspense in the collection as well.
To Break a Betrothal by Elizabeth Johns – 5 Stars
So cute! It was fun to have Kate and Stephen meet under assumed names. I loved the ways their true relationship was discovered. And I really liked both of them! I also loved the suspense part of the story.
Detective Grace Meets Her Match by Annette Lyon – 3 Stars
I really liked Marshall! Grace…not as much. Yes, she had her reasons for distrusting men, but she took it to the extreme. She used the littlest things as excuses to get angry and judge Marshall, who was an amazing guy. I could see why they would be a good match, but she had to stop giving him whiplash first.
Married on the Orient Express by Nancy Campbell Allen – 5 Stars
I loved this novella! Fake relationships are so fun, and I loved the way this one came to be. The suspense, danger and romance all combined to create an intriguing story. Emily was feisty and brave. Vincent was smart and capable. They were great together!
I received a complimentary copy of the book, which I voluntarily reviewed. I have given my honest opinion.
Alll three of these stories were great. I loved the setting of The Orient Express. There were fun characters, suspense and really sweet, clean romance.